Psalms 33:19-20

19 To 1deliver their soul from death And to keep them alive 2in famine.
20 Our soul 3waits for the LORD; He is our 4help and our shield.

Psalms 33:19-20 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 33

Though this psalm has no title to it, it seems to be a psalm of David, from the style and matter of it; and indeed begins with the same words with which the preceding psalm is ended. Theodoret is of opinion it was written by David as a prophecy concerning Hezekiah, as a song to be sung by the people after the destruction of the Assyrian army.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 56:13; Acts 12:11
  • 2. Job 5:20; Psalms 37:19
  • 3. Psalms 62:1; Psalms 130:6; Isaiah 8:17
  • 4. Psalms 115:9
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